Quick answer
The Samyang 14mm f/2.4 XP Premium is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 14mm at f/2.4 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 14mm f/2.4 wide-angle prime lens, the Samyang 14mm f/2.4 XP Premium is designed for Micro Four Thirds mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Samyang 14mm f/2.4 XP Premium specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 14mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Optical construction
- 18 elements in 14 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.28 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.08x
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang 14mm f/2.4 XP Premium?
At 14mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 28mm | 65.5° | 75.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 14mm f/2.4 XP Premium use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 14mm f/2.4 XP Premium?
It is a fixed 14mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.4. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Samyang 14mm f/2.4 XP Premium a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 14mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.4.
What is the Samyang 14mm f/2.4 XP Premium equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 28mm on full frame, with a 65.5° horizontal and 75.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Samyang 14mm f/2.4 XP Premium fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
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